Category: UK News

Leicester City is set to face Oxford City, a team from the National League North, in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. This marks the Foxes’ return to this stage of the tournament for the first time since 2008. Their upcoming opponent competes in the sixth tier of English football, and the winner… Continue reading FA Cup first round draw: 2021 winners Leicester City to visit Oxford City

During a complex and daring operation, engineers successfully cut the masts free from the SS Montgomery, a task initially projected to cost around £9.5 million. This challenging effort involved the use of a crane to support the poles while they were carefully sliced off and lifted to safety. Despite the complexity and risks posed by… Continue reading Masts from SS Richard Montgomery taken to Chatham dockyard

The High Court has been hearing a legal challenge regarding the secretary of state’s decision to prohibit the Drumcree parade, a move made based on security advice. Central to the case is intelligence from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), which suggests that dissident republicans might have considered using firearms against police officers had… Continue reading Drumcree: Dissidents may have mounted gun attacks on Garvaghy Road, court hears

Political activist Tommy Robinson, whose legal name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing charges of harassment after allegedly intimidating two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, to the extent that they had to take serious security measures. The court heard that these “bully-boy, intimidatory tactics” caused both reporters to either leave their homes or… Continue reading Tommy Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters, trial hears

Luke Campbell, the elected mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire representing Reform UK, is currently under investigation by the police over allegations that he shared nude images of himself. A representative from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) confirmed that Campbell strongly denies these accusations. They acknowledged the gravity of the situation and… Continue reading Police probe Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell over naked photo claim

Prior to the event, Carden described the “free public joust” as a form of “performance art” in a social media post. The footage shared on his Instagram account has since attracted over four million views, highlighting the widespread interest in this unusual activity. However, despite the event’s popularity, hospitals have noted a rise in injuries… Continue reading Our bikes are 'not for jousting,' says Lime after Hackney duel

Marilyn Brown’s family had a close connection to Pantglas School during the tragic events, as both of her children attended there. Tragically, her daughter Janette lost her life, while her son was saved thanks to the quick actions of a teacher. Brown recounted how she and her son had unknowingly passed each other on the… Continue reading Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary

Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer currently serving a life sentence for the murders of three young girls, is set to face trial next year over allegations that he threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. The incident reportedly occurred during his time at HMP Belmarsh, a high-security prison in south London. During… Continue reading Southport killer faces trial for alleged prison attacks

Morgan Gibbs-White, the attacking midfielder for Nottingham Forest and England, has been ordered to pay a £1,000 court fine after his Range Rover was recorded running a red light. The incident occurred in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, where the vehicle crossed the traffic signal just 1.1 seconds after it turned red. According to court documents, the… Continue reading Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light

Families who have lost loved ones and are awaiting payments from the Civil Service Pension scheme face the risk of being unfairly taxed due to prolonged administrative delays. According to the rules set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), certain lump sum pension payments must be made within two years of the pension administrators being… Continue reading Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays